I honestly never tire of that analogy so I'm afraid you're going to have to learn to love it too. Tonight we are upstairs in the big room and this is your chance to get your portrait done whilst also practicing shooting other people. We will have as many set-ups as we can and people […]
A very popular presentation from our online times will be revived and revitalized before your very eyes tonight as Claire dips into colour theory. Never again will you wonder why we do what we do and don't do what we don't do. Or why. A fascinating insight into things you've probably not even thought about […]
It's alliteration gone mad as Nathan is back at the oche for another presentation, this time on a North American cruise. Always an interesting evening, you'd be a proper numpty to miss this one.
Andy P has....ahem....volunteered to do a night on Lightroom basics which will be useful for anyone who uses any form of photo manipulation software as there are certainly transferable skills. So if you're a committed Photoshopper, a Lightroom lover, an Affinity aficionado or even an ON1 ogler, this night is still for you. Be there […]
We are back in the big room this week for a miniature extravaganza as we delve deep into the wonderful world of macro. Claire will be bringing in her fancy lens (don't ask me to pronounce it!) and do please bring in any macro lenses you have or any lens that has a macro setting. […]
Trentham Gardens surely needs no introduction from me....so I won't.... Tonight they are open until 9pm so it's a perfect time to visit, particularly when prices drop after 5pm-I have messaged them to ask how much it will cost. I have heard back: This year the evening ticket will be available after 6pm priced at […]
During our online meetings in the worst of the pandemic, I did a presentation on Abstract photography and tonight I will be doing it LIVE before your very eyes. Last time it ran over into a second week but this time we'll condense it down and not have so many arguments.....I mean discussions..... Lots to […]
Despite a number of protests, fourteen letters of complaint and three death threats, I will be doing part 2 of my presentation on abstract photography. This week Jappleyard will be Claire, Rob will be Alan, Steve will be a kitten, Gary will still be Gary and Paula will be a fork and spoon. Abstract enough […]
Tonight everyone will be bringing in hot tubs and we will sit in them and pretend to talk about photography. This is why we will be upstairs in the big room. Please arrive early to get your water warmed up. Or.....we could be making and taking pictures of bubbles....yes, that's probably it. Bit more sensible […]
Another much requested online presentation will be brought to life again tonight as Helen talks about blipfoto and shows her pictures from significant times that she posted on there. Hopefully you will be encouraged to join too.
With a model rifleman! Yes, not only do we get to visit this wonderful building but we also have a model booked for you. His name is Chris and he works at the hall but usually in 21st century attire....I presume.... Tonight he will be dressed as a rifleman (you can ask him when his […]
Okay, so he doesn't know he's doing tonight as he got volunteered while he wasn't there. This obviously wasn't my idea as I wouldn't do that. I blame Andy P....and Chadders....even though he wasn't there either.... I guess we'll just have to wait and see what his presentation is going to be on.... Dave....Dave??? He's […]
Andy Nicholls that is....who kind of doesn't know that he's doing a big practical and demo in the room upstairs.... Thanks Andy! You're a good un! If you could let me know what you're doing...please.....thanks....
Andy P that is, as he introduces us to the wonderful world of flashguns. Bring lots of questions as he loves those. So why would you use a flashgun, what do all those numbers mean, how much should I spend on one, can I catch TTL from a toilet seat? All those questions and more […]
No not your gym bag, or even your shopping bag. This is a camera club don't forget (I think we all do sometimes....) so we will be inviting members to bring in their camera bags and show us what's inside. What lenses do you carry? What gadgets can't you live without? Bring your bags in […]
I'll be honest, I'm nervous about this night as it will be my first night ever demonstrating photo manipulation software....yes me! I will be doing ON1, Nathan will be doing Affinity and Claire will be doing Photoshop so you can contrast and compare. Should be an interesting night! But who will win? Not that it's […]
Tonight Claire will be showing you how she creates her amazing water droplet photos. It's a demo but you can go home and do them yourself and then post them to our facebook and flickr pages!
Claire showed you how to do it last week and she will be on hand to shout at anyone who has forgotten or who wasn't there. I mean on hand to help..... So yes it's water droplets night and your chance to have a go. Bringing props and equipment in would be good. Claire will […]
Well about Vivian Maier anyway. Yes Nathan will be discussing and showing pictures by Vivian Maier tonight and, as I don't know much about her, I'll be looking forward to it. And so should you. Tonight we will also be planning our Winter programme so bring along your ideas, requests and your volunteering. Mark, don't […]
Pushed back from August 4th...so it had better be good! Tonight Rob will be talking about and showing us pictures from trips to Transylvania and Chernobyl. He will be giving us lots of facts too and sayin them with confidence so, even if he's made them up, we won't know! Expect lots of abstract photos.....or […]
